Watch Live from Kiev: 25 Dead as Protests in Ukraine See Bloodiest Day

Fresh clashes have led to the death of at least 25 people while more than 200 have been severely injured during the bloodiest day of protests in Ukraine.

Police in the Ukrainian capital Kiev have launched a fresh attack on protesters, while President Viktor Yanukovych has blamed the opposition forces for the bloodshed.

According to activists, the violence was fuelled by the authorities.

Police launched their latest assault on Independence Square, also known as the Maidan, where several tents were set ablaze.

Police had warned women and children to leave the area immediately and used loudspeakers to announce they were launching an "anti-terrorist" operation.

A protester throws stones as a vehicle burns in KievReuters

The protest was sparked following President Viktor Yanukovich's rejection of a trade and investment deal with the European Union last November. The demonstrations increased after Yanukovichreached a deal with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

While Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov blamed outside influences for fuelling the violence, Ukrainian politician Arseniy Yatsenyuk argued that the shift in tactics has been caused by Yanukovych's refusal to listen to the protesters' demands.